Residents of District 7 can tune in for our virtual meetings on the Last Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm.
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We help improve the quality of life in every district.
The Department of Neighborhoods (DON) provides a direct link between the City of Detroit and block clubs, community groups, business owners, faith and school leaders, and everyday residents. The 14-member team includes a district manager and deputy district manager in each City Council district. Their top responsibility is fighting blight and rebuilding and strengthening the fabric of the neighborhoods. The managers directly engage thousands of residents and volunteers in both major initiatives like Motor City Makeover, Halloween in the D and tax foreclosure prevention and smaller efforts, such as vacant lot clean-ups and house board-ups. However their work goes far beyond that. District managers help residents form block clubs and community associations; drive community engagement on neighborhood planning projects and other initiatives; resolve citizens' complaints; and educate residents on a broad range of City programs and policies.
Each City Council district also has a business liaison focused on helping neighborhood businesses grow and succeed. The business liaison helps businesses navigate City processes; connect to resources to promote growth; and improve the business environment in neighborhoods.
For more information, go to http://www.degc.org/district-business-liaisons/ .
If you are interested in starting a block club, check out our getting started page.
Priority will be given to trees around schools, parks, and churches, as well as accommodating senior citizens and the disabled community as well as situations that ensure the health and safety of our community. Please, fill out the request form.
For assistance with this form please call: (313) 224-4444
Residents of District 7 can tune in for our virtual meetings on the Last Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm.
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Residents of District 7 can tune in for our virtual meetings on the Last Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm.
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Residents of District 7 can tune in for our virtual meetings on the Last Wednesday of every month at 5:00 pm.
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Department of Neighborhood Resources Guide
View the current Department of Neighborhoods Block Club List
DON Disitrct Meetings - July
Lower East Side Tiger Update #3
PDF for City of Detroit Fee Schedule
PDF for Special Event Contact List
A total of 14 grants (gift cards) of $500 will be awarded in the summer 2018 to registered community groups throughout the city to work on commercial corridor beautification and blight removal in and around Green Light locations.
A Petitioner is required to obtain a Special Events Permit from the Detroit City Council to conduct any of the following event types in the public right–of–way or outdoors on private property:
Events that do not need to follow this process are: Residential Block Parties and Private Invitation Only events held inside a private facility.
Stay abreast of important information for residents from the City of Detroit and its partners at the Department of Neighborhoods virtual meetings. Join the citywide meeting on Mondays or tune into the meeting for a specific City Council district. The meetings are held via Zoom.
Information on the Block Club Program
The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) offers professional, one-on-one financial counseling as a free public service to enable residents to address their financial challenges and needs and plan for their futures
Motor City Makeover 365 is an annual citywide volunteer cleanup and beautification initiative. Cleanup efforts are scheduled by City Council districts on specific weekends in May. Individuals and groups MUST register with the City of Detroit to receive limited supplies and to schedule special pickups.
An eclectic community with varying interests from community gardening and farming to a theater district and thriving business corridor
A historic district with strong communities, active organizations and a high number of stable homes
A home to the world-famous Buddy’s Pizza and the Bel Air Luxury Cinema
On the far east side of Detroit
Stretches across both the historic west and east sides of Detroit
Believed to be one of Detroit’s most diverse and culturally rich areas
Halloween in the D to Replace Angels’ Night effort
A home to beautiful parks, the foremost of which is the impressive and immense Rouge Park
Information about volunteer opportunities in Detroit
In partnership with University of Michigan and the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the 2023 Saturdays in the D program is a free, high-quality program that provides fun, enriching activities for 75-100 Detroit youth